[It Worked!] My Kawasaki Z series key code is missing - advice?

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Flashgordon
Member since June 2022 • 14 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Kawasaki Z series?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1051 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Z series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Urbanlegend
Member • 88 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki Z series this weekend.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 94 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Kawasaki Z series, thanks for posting!

January 31, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 53 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki Z series this weekend.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 12 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Kawasaki Z series.

February 02, 2025 Reply

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